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J300 DAP

2017 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,802 mi
Last recorded95,802 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 DAP
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 95,802 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 85,673 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 85,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2023 81,793 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2022 64,945 miles

Coolant low

Covers & shield fitted

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 54,719 miles

Covers & shield fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Jun 2021 54,637 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Covers & shield fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Jun 2020 43,475 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Optima?

Based on 96,564 MOT tests across 12,485 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
8,760
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
12,485
On UK Roads
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J300 DAP is a 2017 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 57,842 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Kia Optima typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 9 years old, this Kia Optima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J300 DAP registered?

J300 DAP is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 27 July 2017.

Is J300 DAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J300 DAP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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